Heads and hearts must be working in tandem

Ireland need a quick fix in three key areas...

Heads and hearts must be working in tandem
Sat, 23 Nov, 2013 - 00:00
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Donal Lenihan
A rugby player, coach and manager during a glittering career with Munster, Ireland and the Lions and now a definitive voice in Irish rugby analysis and commentary.

THE MENTAL GAME

First off, if your head is in the wrong place going into a Test match against quality opposition, you have no chance.

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